IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAFAYETTE CAMPUS SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAFAYETTE CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC YEAR 2020 - 2021

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IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Ivy Tech Community College provides open admission, degree credit programs, courses and community service offerings, and student support services for all protected classes ? race, religion, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, physical and mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status. The College also provides opportunities to students on the same non-discriminatory opportunity basis. Persons who believe they may have been discriminated against should contact the campus affirmative action officer, Human Resources Administrator, or Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is an accredited, equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution. For more information review the Student Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-discrimination Policy and Procedures at ew.

The Mission of Ivy Tech Community College

We are Ivy Tech, Indiana's Community College. We serve the people of our state through accessible and affordable world-class education and adaptive learning. We empower our students to achieve their career and transfer aspirations. We embrace our vision of economic transformation inspired by the education and earnings attainment of our citizens, the vitality of our workforce, and the prosperity of our unique and diverse communities.

Booklet Disclaimer

This Surgical Technology Handbook 2020-2021 handbook is intended to supply accurate information to the reader. The imbedded links take the reader directly to the Ivy Tech policy for further clarification. The College reserves the right to change the Program and course requirements; however, every effort will be made to inform students of any program changes. This handbook and its provisions are not in any way a contract.

Revised 8-11-2020

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Table of Contents

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy................................................................................2 Booklet Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................2 Introduction to Surgical Technology......................................................................................................6 Roles of the Surgical Technologist .........................................................................................................7 Accrediting Organizations......................................................................................................................8 Program Philosophy...............................................................................................................................9 Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................................9 Facilities................................................................................................................................................ 10 Student Support Services.....................................................................................................................11 Financial Information ...........................................................................................................................13 Withdrawals and Refunds....................................................................................................................15 Progression/Readmission/Stop Outs...................................................................................................15

Credit for Prior Learning................................................................................................................... 16 Graduation ...........................................................................................................................................16 Global Studies Certificate.....................................................................................................................17 Attendance........................................................................................................................................... 18 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...................................................................................................21 Guidelines for Professional Conduct ..................................................................................................22

Group I.............................................................................................................................................. 23 Group II............................................................................................................................................. 25 Group III............................................................................................................................................ 27 Social Networking Guidelines ..............................................................................................................30 Surgical Technology Professional Attire ..............................................................................................30 Academic Honesty Statement..............................................................................................................31 Surgical Technology Grading Practices ................................................................................................32 Evaluation of Student Learning............................................................................................................33 Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening ...............................................................................34 Disclaimers ....................................................................................................................................... 36

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Protection of Confidential Information from the Background Checks and Drug Screenings .......... 37 Reasonable Suspicious Drug/Alcohol Policy and Testing (ASOM 4.14.1; Updated May 2018) ..........37 Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Clinical Placement.............................................................39 Physical Examination and Health Records...........................................................................................40 Health Requirements (ASOM 4.15; updated November 2019)...........................................................41 Standard Precautions...........................................................................................................................44 Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Exposure Protocol....................................................................44 Confidentiality ...................................................................................................................................... 46 Estimated Surgical Technology Program Costs and Fees 2020-2021 ..................................................47 Collegewide Curriculum of Record ......................................................................................................48 Suggested Sequence: Pre-requisite Courses .......................................................................................49 Suggested Sequence: Surgical Technology Courses ............................................................................50 Surgical Technology Specific Information............................................................................................51 Program Overview ...............................................................................................................................51 Curriculum for Associate Degree in Applied Science...........................................................................52 Surgical Case Requirements.................................................................................................................52 Continuing Education...........................................................................................................................53 Application Procedures........................................................................................................................53 Application to the College....................................................................................................................53 Work Policy ..........................................................................................................................................58 Curriculum Delivery Methods..............................................................................................................58 Assessment/Remediation/Tutoring ..................................................................................................... 59 Denial of Clinical Placement.................................................................................................................59 Statement on Assessment ...................................................................................................................59 Suspension/Dismissal from the College...............................................................................................60 Use of Electronic Devices.....................................................................................................................61 Awards & Recognition..........................................................................................................................61 Responsibility of Faculty and Students ................................................................................................62 Ivy Tech Student Success Commitments .............................................................................................64 Appendix A ...........................................................................................................................................65

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Appendix B ...........................................................................................................................................72 APPENDIX C ..........................................................................................................................................73 APPENDIX D..........................................................................................................................................74

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